A. Weiskittel & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland - Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 18503887) (cropped)

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A. Weiskittel & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland - Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe, 1900–10 (CH 18503887) (cropped)

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Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of female in blouse, tie, long skirt, and upswept hair cleaning beneath range top, inscribed above "The Great White Enameled Top. Fire King Gas Ranges. Top Hinges Back. Burners Lift Out. Easily Kept Clean. Low in Price." Inscribed below "Manufactured By A. Weiskittel & Son, Baltimore, MD., U.S.A." Reverse features hot plate, inscribed above "A Match Is All The Kindling Required Where Fire King Gas Stoves And Ranges Are Used." Inscribed below "New Fire King Hot Plate With Hinged Top Gratings And Removable Drilled Burners." Inscribed in fine print below "The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

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Date

1900
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Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
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Public Domain

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